Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Fun times abound
Calendar offers details about events in Northwest Arkansas in March.
GRAPE ESCAPES: A VINE AFFAIR
BOST INC.
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6 p.m. — Bost’s 16th annual “Grape Escapes: A Vine Affair” fundraiser will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Fort Smith. The cocktail-attire, signature fundraiser will feature the opportunity to sample more than 375 wines from around the world and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and caterers. Tickets are $100. Information: (479) 478-5554 or bost.org.
STARLIGHT GALA
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S SHELTER
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6 p.m. to midnight — Country music singer Sara Evans will headline the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter “Starlight Gala” at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. The benefit will include live and silent auctions, food and beverages. Tickets for the cocktail-attire event are $250. Information: (479) 795-2417 or landerson@nwacs.org.
LAUGHTER AND LIBATIONS TRIKE THEATRE
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6:30 p.m. — “Laughter and Libations” to benefit Trike Theatre will be at Record Downtown in Bentonville. The evening will include local food, beer, wine, live and silent auctions and “Hollywood” game. Tickets are $100. Information: (479) 464-5084 or triketheatre.org.
SPRING GALA SYMPHONY OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
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6:30 p.m. — The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ “Spring Gala” will be at Mermaids Seafood Restaurant in Fayetteville. The evening will include music from the Claudia Burson Trio, dinner from Mermaids, live and silent auctions and a special musical surprise. Please RSVP by Tuesday. Tickets for the cocktail-attire event are $125 or $1,000 for a table. Information: (479) 283-4311 or info@sonamusic.org.
YOUTH OF THE YEAR
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BENTON COUNTY
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6:30 p.m. — The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County will celebrate “Youth of the Year” at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers. Tickets are $100. Information: (479) 2737187 or bgbcbentoncounty.org.
CORPORATE GAME DAY ARKANSAS ATHLETES OUTREACH (AAO)
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8 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Arkansas Athletes Outreach (AAO) in Fayetteville will host the benefit “Corporate Game Day” in Fayetteville. Competitions will include basketball, a relay, trivia, volleyball and dodgeball. Information: (479) 442-9979 or aaoteam. org.
CHILIRHEA
ALZHEIMER’S OF ARKANSAS, UAMS REYNOLDS INSTITUTE ON AGING and THE BROYLES ACADEMY
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Noon to 6 p.m. — The 13th annual “Chilirhea” chili cook off to benefit Alzheimer’s of Arkansas, UAMS Reynolds Institute on Aging and the Broyles Academy will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville. More than 30 teams will make chili from scratch onsite to be judged by local chefs and celebrities. The event will include live
music, silent auction, raffles and a hot dog stand. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door and free for children age 13 and younger. Information: (501) 626-6563 or chilirhea.net.
HERO TALES — RED, WHITE AND BLUE JEANS SOLDIER ON SERVICE DOGS
10 6 to 11 p.m. — “Hero Tales — Red, White and Blue Jeans” to benefit Soldier on Service Dogs will be at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum in Fayetteville. The western-theme evening will include dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions and a performance by Barrett Baber. General admission tickets are $75. VIP tickets are $125 and include a pre-party with Baber. Information: (479) 521-9301 or soldieronservicedogs.org.
KISS A PIG AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
10 6 p.m. — The 16th annual “Kiss a Pig Gala — Pigment of Your Imagination” fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association, will feature special entertainment from Gin Blossoms. The event at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers also will include dinner, live and silent auctions and a chance for fundraising candidates to kiss a pig — the first source of insulin for people with diabetes. Tickets for the black-tie event are $300. Information: (479) 464-4121 or diabetes.org/nwakissapig.
CELEBRATION OF POSSIBILITIES LUNCHEON: BREAKING BARRIERS LIFE STYLES INC.
14 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — The Life Styles Inc. 30th annual “Celebration of Possibilities” luncheon will be at the Fayetteville Town Center. The event recognizes outstanding clients, employers and staff. Keynote speakers will be Mary “Molly” Ivy and Nancy Wells. Tickets are $30 or $250 for a table for eight. Reserved seating only. Information: (479) 521-3581.
WOMEN IN HISTORY BANQUET
26 5:30 p.m. — The annual “Women in History Banquet” to recognize outstanding Washington County Women will be at at the Mermaids Seafood Restaurant in Fayetteville. The event is presented by the American Association of University Women of Fayetteville, Altrusa, Business and Professional Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, Washington County League of Women Voters and the Washington County Democratic Women. Tickets are $30. Information: (479) 442-8015.